Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Loma Linda, CA(Linda, CA Metropolitan Area Metro)
49
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$74,880
PGY1 Salary
2.1%
IMG %
#82
Emergency Medicine Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512068
- NRMP Code:
- 1024110C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 49
- Interviews:
- 194
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 51
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Female Faculty:
- 43.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We prioritize applicants that will serve and represent the diverse community we serve. Month long global health electives available twice yearly. Pediatric ED serves as the referral and trauma center for the large surrounding area and hosts a PEM fellowship. LLU ED is the only Level 1 trauma and comprehensive stroke center in Riverside and San Bernardino counties allowing our residents to care for the most critically ill in the region.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$74,880
PGY-1
$76,481
PGY-2
$78,582
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 139(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $725K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 38.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 39,356,104
- Median Age
- 54 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 2.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
33"
Humidity
79%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
18
Gas (per gallon)
$4.80
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100512068
- NRMP Code:
- 1024110C0
- Total Positions:
- 49
- Interviews:
- 194
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael James Kiemeney
- Email:
- mkiemeney@llu.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1024110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Tiana Gonzales
- Contact Email:
- lluem@llu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:17
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 2.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 40.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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